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Russell D. Babb was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar and co-captain of the 1995 Carolina football team. A four-year starter as an offensive lineman for the Tar Heels, Mr. Babb was also the winner of the 1995 Jim Tatum Award, which is presented each year to the top Senior Scholar-Athlete in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
After college, Mr. Babb entered the University of North Carolina School of Law. During law school, he participated in the UNC Criminal Law Clinic and served as president of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. After receiving his law degree in 1999, Mr. Babb practiced civil litigation for several years before changing his focus to criminal defense.
Mr. Babb most recently worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Wake County, and has represented criminal defendants at all levels of state court in North Carolina. He has also defended clients in federal court and is admitted to practice in the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Mr. Babb is a member of the Wake County Bar Association, the Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers, the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.
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Acquired: 1999
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150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC, 27601
90 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by John | November 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Case Dismissed
Mr. Babb was referred to me by one of my close friends when I got a DUI. They told me he was an excellent attorney and they couldn’t have been more right! His assistant responds promptly to emails. Unlike most attorneys you can tell while speaking to Russel he cares about the outcome of your case. Th...
Posted by Franck | October 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Dismissed !
I had an excellent experience with Mr. Babb as my attorney. Mr. Babb made sure that the whole process was simple to understand. He knows the court system inside out .His expertise and dedication were evident throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Mr. Babb for anyone in need of a knowledg...
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Elite Representation
Russell resolved a complex legal situation with many moving parts in the most professional and respectful manner possible. The sensitive legal matter was based on a domestic scenario where chances of proper resolution were not in my favor. He listened to the details and asked all of the right questio...
Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Higher Than Excellent at his Job !
I had a unique situation, that rarely occurs , But due to Mr. Babb being understanding & doing a little research he figured out what needed to be done to help me & took care of my charge. I recommend him to anyone looking a lawyer and if I find myself in a situation like this again, I know who to cal...
Posted by Susan | April 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Awesome Attorney&Great person
Bussell is an awesome attorney! He know the law and he knows how to get the best results! If anybody needs a lawyer,I recommend Russell!!!
"I highly recommend Russell Babb for criminal defense and traffic matters in North Carolina. He and I have served on a local bar Board of Directors together and I had the opportunity to learn more about his practice and to witness first hand his superb interpersonal and communication skills. His skills would make him highly effective in handling criminal and traffic matters in this state and especially in Wake County."
"I first got to know Russell when he was an Assistant Public Defender for Wake County. Russell is a very knowledgeable attorney who fights hard for his clients. He is experienced, dedicated and has an outstanding reputation in the legal community."
Personal injury lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2020
Best Lawyers, Criminal Defense: General Practice Section, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyers, Criminal Defense: General Practice Section, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Client Choice Award, AVVO
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2018
Best Lawyers, Criminal Defense: General Practice Section, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Client Choice Award, AVVO
2017
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2016
Legal Elite, Criminal Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2016
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2015
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2015
Legal Elite, Criminal Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2014
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2013
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2012
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2012
Legal Elite, Criminal Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine
2011
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2010
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
2010 - Present
Attorney, Tharrington Smith
2007 - 2009
Assitant Public Defender, Wake County Public Defender’s Office
2003 - 2006
Associate, Temple Law Firm, PLLC
2001 - 2003
Associate to Stephen T. Smith, McMillan, Smith, & Pyler
1999 - 2001
Associate, Johnston, Allison, & Hord, P.A. 1999-2001
1999 - Present
10th Judicial District BarMember
1999 - Present
Wake County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
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Strategic Planning Committee
Fellow
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2014 - 2016
Wake County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English